Because you like Merry Brandybuck in The Lord of the Rings
Indiana Jones is a swashbuckling archeologist who hates snakes, Nazis, and priceless artifacts falling into the wrong hands. See them in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
While Jay Gatsby doesn't necessarily like to attend his parties, he knows how to throw a world-class bash. See them in The Great Gatsby.
Thor is Asgardian nobility who is tickled by how us earthlings live. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
A contemptuous aristocrat, Violet Crawley is unafraid to exert her authority and voice her opinions, no matter how harsh they are. See them in Downton Abbey.
When push comes to shove, the usually overly cautious Luigi has the heart of a hero. See them in Super Mario Bros..
No one else in fsociety can hack like Elliot Alderson, but the battles being waged in his head are often more than he can handle. See them in Mr. Robot.
Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.
Beautiful and artistic, Aria Montgomery follows her own path. See them in Pretty Little Liars.
A powerful mob boss, Vito Corleone is always making offers people can't refuse. See them in The Godfather.
Loyal to his family and associates and distrustful of anyone else, Tony Soprano is a good guy to have on your side. See them in The Sopranos.
The Ice King is lonely and looking for a princess to sweep him off his feet. See them in Adventure Time.
Romantic, tortured, and at times cruel, Heathcliff is an intense man. See them in Wuthering Heights.